Why are some mandatory fees based on the hours a student takes, while others cost the same for full and part-time students?
All students, regardless of the number of hours they take, are required to pay the full Technology fee because full-time and part-time students generally benefit equally from that fee. The Technology fee supports a variety of technological services that enhance the academic experience. All students taking at least 5 hours are required to pay the full Health fee. The Health fee makes the campus safer and healthier for all students (for example, by insuring that students are immunized, providing treatment for infectious diseases, and educating the campus community on ways to be healthier and safer). The Transportation, Athletic, Activity, and Campus Center fees are pro-rated, so part-time students pay less than full-time students. The pro-ration formulas were all recommended by committees with student members. Because of UWG’s decision to pro-rate mandatory fees, part-time students at UWG pay less in fees than at most other institutions in Georgia. Following is a description of each of t
